Montreal, Quebec, December 30, 2011, 10:30 EST - SEMAFO (TSX, OMX: SMF)

As a result of the exercise of options, the total number of shares and votes in the Corporation has changed during December as follows.

The number of shares has increased by 12,500 common shares and the total number of shares in the Corporation as of December 30, 2011 amounts to 273,003,685 common shares. The total number of votes in the company has increased by 12,500 and amounts to in total 273,003,685. The Corporation's share capital as of December 30, 2011 amounts to approximately SEK 12,457,158,146.

The above information has been made public in accordance with the Swedish Financial Instruments Trading Act.

About SEMAFO
SEMAFO is a Canadian-based mining company with gold production and exploration activities in West Africa.  The Corporation currently operates three gold mines: the Mana Mine in Burkina Faso, the Samira Hill Mine in Niger and the Kiniero Mine in Guinea. SEMAFO is committed to evolve in a conscientious manner to become a major player in its geographical area of interest. SEMAFO's strategic focus is to maximize shareholder value by effectively managing its existing assets as well as pursuing organic and strategic growth opportunities.

For more information contact:
SEMAFO
Sofia St Laurent
Communications & Investor Relations
Tel local & overseas: +1 (514) 744 4408
Toll-Free: 1 (888) 744-4408
Email: sstlaurent@semafo.com

Maria Bang
Brunswick Group Stockholm
Tel: +46 (8) 410 32 189
Email: mbang@brunswickgroup.com

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